Workers’ WFH can be returned soon – using high-tech models

Workers who work from home will soon be back in the office – using a robot version of themselves.

Engineers have designed high-tech avatars that can rotate the head 360 degrees and communicate with colleagues on the spot.

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Employees can control the sites from their phone or laptop while returning from their chosen location.

Users can adjust the droid to increase its height by six inches to be at eye level with colleagues.

Japanese electronics company Kyocera says it helps remote workers connect with office-based colleagues, reduce stress, foster hybrid relationships and even casually chat with coworkers.

The Kyoto-based tech giant said: “Remote workers find it difficult to participate in regular office conversations, which can lead to them being ignored by their colleagues when they meet in person.

“Similarly, on-site colleagues may feel alienated from remote workers who miss important social cues in conversation.

“Kyocera’s New Physical Avatar Offers Physical Representation in the Office.”